Little Mermaid - Homer

What an amazing dinner! Everything, from the drinks to the dessert, was absolutely wonderful.

The dinner menu currently features seasonal specials, which was a nice touch, and there’s also a more casual menu with burgers and fries; just a warning, the burgers are enormous! We started with appetizers: Tempura Mushrooms, Ahi Poke, and Seared Ahi. All three dishes were excellent, but we unanimously agreed the Poke was the highlight. It was incredibly fresh, and the dipping sauces added the perfect amount of spice, complemented by the sides of rice, seaweed, and pickled onions. The mushrooms were light and tasty—the Mermaid sauce was delicious but a bit heavy for them, while the honey mustard was just right. The seared tuna was perfectly cooked and came with the same sides as the Poke. For our main courses, we ordered the Pasta Romanesco with prawns and rockfish, Local Rockfish, and Prawns Satay. The pasta was hefty with penne, but I found it too soft and lacking in seasoning. The sauce was fantastic, the fish was well-prepared, and the bright pesto on top paired wonderfully with the dish, along with the spinach. The Satay was good, and the Rockfish dish offered a unique experience; although the pickled butter was a bit overpowering, the veggies served alongside were perfect, though the mashed potatoes underneath created a lack of texture. For dessert, we shared chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting, carrot cake, and pecan pie (which came in a large tart crust). All were delicious, but the pecan pie was the star of the show. It featured homemade vanilla ice cream and small, perfect meringue dollops, and both the crust and filling were superb. I would happily return just for that Poke anytime! The atmosphere was great, the bathrooms were clean, and although the parking lot is small, it is accessible. While it’s a bit pricey for an everyday place, it’s perfect for a nice night out or a date/celebration like ours. We took home a lot of food and thoroughly enjoyed our entire experience. We definitely plan to return!

The food here is incredibly fresh and delicious! We usually order seafood dishes and salads, and they are consistently outstanding. It’s definitely my favorite spot in Homer!

This is our go to for dining in Homer and it deserves its top rating. That fact aside every time we order anything with an Asian based sauce or broth we are disappointed. The savory element in these dishes is missing. It’s nothing bonito flakes, dried kelp, mirin, soy, and first class noodles could not remedy. Until then, if you are familiar traditional versions of these Asian dishes, stick to the other choices.

By far the best dining option for Homer... just needs more space but the food is so worth the week wait for a reservation. Go early or late as the dining room is tiny, hard to hear conversation but over the top food!!